Although we love and adore our children,
Parenting can be challenging.
These challenges can trigger us and cause us to behave in ways that we aren't proud of.
We don't want to miss opportunities to cherish the fleeting moments we have,
Or miss opportunities to instill their self-love and confidence.
With awareness and intention,
We can be the kind of parent we want to be.
These affirmations will kickstart a resilient mindset and a deep feeling of gratitude,
Which will help you keep your inner peace and bask in your time with your children.
Find that quiet space deep within you and allow these affirmations to bring out the best parent in you.
Being a parent is a blessing and a gift.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a parent and raise a child.
I have so many wonderful insights,
Experiences,
And values to share with my children.
My children are perfect just as they are.
It is easy for me to accept and love them just as they are.
I expect that there will be challenging moments today,
And that is okay.
It is easy for me to stay tuned into the frequency of love when I know and can accept the challenges will arise.
I understand that different developmental phases bring different challenges,
And I am only setting myself up for failure if I expect children to think,
Act,
Or process emotions like an adult.
My inner peace is my decision and not dependent on my children's behavior.
I know that how I show up to challenging moments directly affects the outcome.
Before addressing a situation or behavior,
I choose to practice self-awareness and respond rather than react.
I know that handling unwanted behaviors with unconditional love and support is best for my developing children and also best for me.
I know that a loving approach is optimal for managing behavior,
And I choose not to motivate my children with fear or shame.
It is clear that my children thrive off of encouragement and are eager to learn and grow.
I accept that I too make mistakes when I allow negative emotion to influence my parenting.
When I do,
I forgive myself,
Take accountability,
And make amends.
I love knowing that my own inner alignment allows me to show up as the kind of parent I want to be,
And with loving attention on my own thoughts and feelings,
Alignment is always an option.
I am honest with myself about my own emotions,
And I encourage my children to be aware of and express theirs.
I refuse to interpret tears or emotional breakdowns as any kind of defiance,
And choose to manage my own discomfort around it.
As long as safety is ensured,
I proudly allow space for emotional expression because I know that expressing is healthier than suppressing.
I am patient and supportive with my children as they learn how to regulate their emotions.
When I remember that things that feel small to me might feel enormous to a child,
My frustration melts into compassion.
With this understanding,
I choose to validate whatever my children are going through emotionally.
In any given moment,
I can decide to be the kind of parent who is present and radiates love.
I know my children are growing and changing,
And that I only get this day with them once.
I can look beyond our day-to-day life and see today is a once-in-a-lifetime gift to cherish my children as they are right now.
When I think about how much I love my children or how special they are to me,
My heart is filled with joy.
It feels so good when I choose to think about how truly proud I am of them.
Nobody sees the light in my children as clearly as I do,
And being in the presence of that light is inspirational.
My children deeply enrich my life,
And I am so grateful that they found me.
Today,
I choose to be playful,
To be light,
And to embrace whatever the day brings.
I choose to enjoy the opportunity to guide and influence these divine souls.
I can clearly envision us laughing together and loving every moment we share.
My children love me,
And I am committed to showing up as the most connected version of myself for them and for me.
Meditating on these words has tuned my soul's frequency to love and appreciation.
Taking the time to let these words soak in is a gift to myself and my children.
If I happen to become disconnected from my inner peace,
I can simply notice and choose to reconnect.
Time is inevitable when I focus on how truly grateful I feel and when I look at the big picture for a new perspective.
The power to let love dominate is mine,
And the potential for the day is unlimited.
Take a deep,
Full breath and enjoy the bliss that comes with surrendering to peace and leading with love.
